Professional horseman and trail expert, Josh Guin of Nolensville TN, rides and reviews Harlinsdale Farm Horse Trails. Located 16 miles South of Nashville, Harlinsdale Farm was once the most influential breeding facility in Tennessee and was home to Midnight Sun. This historic black Tennessee Walking Horse stallion won multiple world championships and is to this day in the lineage of most competitive walking horses. Today this 200 acre day use farm is still the burial site of this legend.
Now owned and maintained by the City of Franklin this public park boasts an equestrian arena, walking and bridle paths, a dog park and and events like The Pilgrimage.
The bridle path is open to riders on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 after sunset according to the national weather service.
The trailhead is located from the North entrance of the farm and is equipped with a pull through paved parking lot, restrooms, tie rails, and water hoses. The path itself is a mostly pastoral loop around the scenic farm perfect for cool early morning or late evening rides.
Though the loop is only 3 miles it’s fun to circle the farm several times and interact with pedestrians who share the trails. My favorite part of this path is riding to the top of the forested hill in the back of the property. It feels secluded and has great views.
The footing of this path is perfect for barefoot horses and the well-marked, simplistic nature of the loop makes it a great environment for beginner riders.
Thank you to the Harlin family and the city of Franklin for preserving this historical horse farm and providing it to today’s equestrian at no charge.
Be sure to check out The Park at Harlinsdale website for more information and a list of bridle path rules and regulations.

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